Post-Apocalyptic Management Services

By Piper Bayard and Jay Holmes

There’s been much ado made about the end of the Mayans’ 13th b’ak’tun this Friday. The Mayans, themselves, are a bit baffled as to why the Western world is making such a fuss about it. All it means to them is that they flip their calendar back to the Mayan b’ak’tun equivalent of January.

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However, Wikileaks has recently pilfered some highly classified documents that indicate Hugo Chavez is stocking up on Kool-Aid. We think that, if the internationally acknowledged Ass of the Apocalypse is in preparation for the end of the world, perhaps we should be asking a few questions.

For example, how well do we really know these Mayans? About the only thing we do know about them for sure is that they Occupied their own Wall Street with a Tea Party until they had no civilization left. They’ve already had their apocalypse so failing to predict the end of our world would not be their first mistake. What if they are wrong, and the apocalypse really is coming at the end of their 13th b’ak’tun?

With the risk of an unpredicted Armageddon looming on the horizon, planning can be a bit overwhelming and uncertain. What do I need to do first? What should I wear? How do I secure the best possible post-apocalyptic future for my family?

Not to worry. Bayard & Holmes are here to help you rest easy, so to speak. Our Celestial Aftercare Services Division offers a full range of Five Star Post-Apocalypse Services and Products to help you make sure you’re not left out of the good life in the afterlife.

One of your highest priorities will be to present the most admirable image to the afterlife administrators of your personal religious preference. Whether you’re impressing St. Peter to get through the Pearly Gates or Charon to ferry you to the Elysian Fields, one thing is certain. The last thing you want to do is show up on the big day with all sorts of material wealth to explain.

Charon and Psyche by John Roddam Spencer Stanhope

All that earthly junk is of no use to you after the Apocalypse, and probably not all that useful to you now, so you’ll want to safely dispose of that embarrassing material wealth before the big day. We’re happy to help you polish up your image by removing that wealth to our auction warehouse a safe location, far away from you and your reputation in time for Judgment Day.

Some of our more pragmatic readers may be asking “What if the Mayans were right? What if the end of the b’ak’tun only means you reset the calendar, and the universe continues as usual?”

Not a problem. With our vast experience in Celestial Aftercare Services, we’re ready for this eventuality. In the event that there is no apocalypse, we’ll refund your wealth, minus a modest storage fee.

With your problem of material wealth resolved, your next priority is arranging for a happy post-apocalyptic social life. What sort of souls will you be flying with in the afterlife? Will their music be too loud? Will their jokes go stale after a few millenniums? What if they pick their teeth with their pocketknives or blow their noses onto the sidewalk? Do you want to spend eternity surrounded by under socialized celestial masses? Of course not.

Fortunately, as a Bayard and Holmes Celestial Aftercare Customer, for a small handling fee, you’ll be entitled to free social screening for your entire family. All you have to do is fill out a brief nine hundred question survey to determine the most compatible social contacts for you in the afterlife. Eternity is a long, long time. Why risk spending it with insufferable idiots?

And what about entertainment? Will you be able to get box seats at your favorite celestial sporting events? Will you get stuck sitting in the 14,782nd row of the Heavenly Opera House trying to hear Caruso sing your favorite Italian opera? Or worse yet, will you be diverted to the German opera house to listen to Wagner for agonizing centuries while you wait for an intermission? And what about restaurants? Will you get a decent table for steak and lobster, or will you be forced to catch a salty, mystery meat burrito at a food cart?

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For an inconsequential additional fee, you can receive a Bayard and Holmes VIP Gold Membership Card, which will entitle you to red carpet services wherever you go in the afterlife. Without proper planning heaven can start feeling like hell. Don’t risk it! You deserve the finest services and accommodations, and we’re here to make sure you get them.

Contact us now to prepare for that unpredicted Mayan Apocalypse, or whichever surprise Apocalypse might visit us in the coming year. Don’t leave your afterlife future at risk!

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33 Comments

LOL. Great post! I came across a WikiHow on how to deal with your doomsday fears, and they pointed out that the Mayan calendar didn’t recognize our leap years, so if you add those in, the world should have ended some time in 2011:)

Gosh, what thoughtful people y’all are! Tell you what, though, I’m resigned to continuing to go straight to hell even after I die. The company’s reputed to be a lot more fun than the alternative, and I don’t expect to be bored.

Precisely Elizabeth. I’m not surprised that a bright person like you would so quickly grasp the urgency of reserving your services. As a regular reader you qualify for extra discounts! The first One Million orders will come with a free halo upgrade!

You know what I find interesting? NASA actually has a site set up dedicated for the December 21st end-of-the-world apocalypse. The site is a treasure trove of knowledge and well…giggles. Here’s a general question they answer, seriously, I might add, to dis wade the populace of impending doom: “Is there a planet or brown dwarf called Nibiru or Planet X or Eris that is approaching the Earth and threatening our planet with widespread destruction?” Yes, that is an actual question NASA answers.

I really don’t need much for the apocalypse. I’ve got the bunker. er, garage stocked with MREs and water. Maybe a couple bottles of a fine vintage to round out any diversions from Koolaid. There is one thing though, I’d like a reseanonably intellegent, attractive woman over 35 who is well read to share the time and help repopulate the world if necessary.

Hi tomwisk. Well I know many of our readers well enough to say that there are several potential romantic matches reading this post. Please feel free to send us any dating questions after the apocalypse. Piper received certification in Post-Apocalyptic Romance Counseling from the renowned Bayard and Holmes International Institute for Higher Learning. Her advice is absolutely stellar.

I like to keep based in reality. A young woman though probably very fertile could possibly lack the cultural, literary and life experience. 35 was an arbitrary age. Experience has shown that women older are just as vital. Anyway, kids raising kids has always scared me.

I’m rather concerned about the wardrobe in heaven. I can’t stand the idea of spending eternity in a white robe with a gold halo. I look terrible in white, and I can’t imagine how a ring hovering above my head will go well with my hairdo. Whatcha got?